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AI Summary
This bill relates to the provision of mental health services using artificial intelligence technologies, based on its title and description.
Business Impact
If you provide mental health services in Texas using AI, you must comply with new regulations by the time they are enacted or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
HB1265 addresses the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services in Texas. Stakeholders should monitor its progress as it moves through the legislative process.
Key Provisions
- The bill's title suggests it addresses the use of AI in mental health services.
- Potential impacts on mental health providers utilizing AI in their services are implied by the title.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Public Health
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bailes | Primary |
| Button | Primary |
| Price | Primary |
| Schatzline | Primary |
| Ellzey | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI systems used in mental health services comply with state regulations.
Who: Mental health service providers using AI.
Penalty: To be determined based on final bill provisions.
Who: Mental health service providers using AI.
Penalty: To be determined based on final bill provisions.
Implement data privacy measures for AI applications in mental health.
Who: Mental health service providers.
Penalty: To be determined based on final bill provisions.
Who: Mental health service providers.
Penalty: To be determined based on final bill provisions.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB1265 is suggested to focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in mental health services based on its title and description. Without the full bill text, specific provisions or guidelines related to AI cannot be confirmed. As the bill is still in the early stages, further details may be clarified as it moves through the legislative process. This bill reflects a growing trend in various states to consider the use of AI in sensitive sectors like healthcare.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB1265 on official legislature website →
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